Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is looking for a dedicated nurse in Parsons, Kansas, to provide vital medical care and personal services for individuals with disabilities. The candidate will administer treatments, oversee medication administration, and train staff to ensure quality care.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in nursing, current LPN/LVN licensure, and a year of relevant experience. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team making a difference in lives.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence.
• One year experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
• Certifications such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
• Monitor and record medications; act as liaison to pharmacy.
• Provide training including medication administration and infection control.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Medication administration

Health assessment

Training staff

Communication

Education

Associates degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Medical monitoring equipment

Job description

REM Community Services

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today and experience a career well lived.

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. To deliver on our mission, the Network expects every employee to perform their job in accordance with the Company’s mission.

Summary

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to individuals receiving services under the direction of an RN or physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
• Completes health assessments and provides input for health diagnoses to an RN or physician for nursing care plan development. Follows up on all physician orders and monitors appointments.
• Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; acts as liaison to pharmacy. Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors, and recommends procedural changes. Administers medication as required.
• Oversees and monitors staff who administer medication. Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
• Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights, and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy.
• Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
• Administers, tracks, and maintains logs for staff and individuals’ testing.
• Provides training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions, and infection control.
• Provides training for individuals receiving services such as self medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.
• May coordinate, organize, or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transports individuals to planned activities and appointments. Participates in on‑call system as needed.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job

Associates degree in nursing or related field or state certificate. One year experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence.
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category

Job requires performance of duties that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that involve exposure are an expectation of employment.

Other Skills And Abilities

N/A.

Other Requirements

Travel as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Americans With Disabilities Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis via the interactive process.

About Sevita

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges.

Mission Statement

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.